Pre-Advertising Notice- Landfill & Airport Slope Mowing & Clearing Services

The City of Atlanta, through its Departments of Public Works and Aviation, is initiating a multi-step competitive sealed bid process to procure specialized mowing, vegetation management, and clearing services for steep slopes at regulated landfill and airport sites. The solicitation, identified by number PE-66062-NONST-2026-000000327, is for a firm-fixed-price contract anticipated to have a three-year base term with two one-year renewal options. The work covers multiple City-owned properties including several landfills—Key Road, Gun Club Road, Cascade Road, and East Confederate—and airport slope areas, with mowing expected up to four times per year for landfill sites and up to twice annually at airports, triggered by joint inspections. The contractor is required to perform vegetation control on slopes exceeding 20 degrees, including mowing, debris and stump removal, sediment clearing from drainage structures, fence line maintenance, and restoration activities compliant with FAA, OSHA, and Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) regulations. Prospective vendors must demonstrate significant prior experience with steep-slope and controlled-access site operations, sound regulatory compliance history, appropriate safety programs, and ownership or dedicated access to specialized equipment. The procurement emphasizes strict adherence to environmental and operational controls, including prohibitions on herbicidal use in landfill areas unless pre-approved with groundwater protection testing, mandatory wildlife hazard response under FAA Part 139.337, and soil testing to meet Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) standards prior to hydroseeding. Evaluation is strictly pass/fail across factors such as relevant experience, personnel qualifications, environmental compliance, risk management, insurance coverage, and proven past performance, with award to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable bidder. The scope includes thorough documentation and reporting requirements, including daily service logs, video surveillance before and after work, and immediate incident reporting for wildlife hazards or infrastructure damage. With no federal FAR clauses applicable, this City of Atlanta solicitation mandates strict site safety, controlled access procedures, and robust environmental stewardship to maintain operational safety and regulatory compliance across multiple landfill and airport sites in Georgia.